N.Y. Workers’ Comp. and Unemployment Benefits
April 10, 2008 3:28 pm NY Workers CompensationYou can collect unemployment (UE) benefits while on Workers’ Comp. To qualify for UE: you must demonstrate recent substantial attachment to the labor market; must be out of work through no fault of your own; and you must be ready, willing, and able to work and must be actively seeking employment.
This means that if you’re not totally disabled because of your work related injury you can look for work within your medical restrictions and collect UE.
You can apply online at Unemployment Insurance Benefits Online
So if you’re on Workers’ Comp. and eligible for UE, you should apply. Please come back for my next post in which I will discuss company doctors and why you should seek treatment for your work related injury from a doctor of your own choosing.
Thanks for reading,
Eric
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Eric L. Johnson
Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14902
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com
May 12th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
[...] if your income is unreported, you’re giving up not only Workers’ Comp. benefits, but unemployment benefits and Social Security benefits as well. So, you’re thinking about not reporting your income, [...]
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:49 am
[...] We advise our clients who have gone from totally to partially disabled to ask their employer if they have light duty within their restrictions. If the employer doesn’t have light duty, we advise our client’s to file for unemployment benefits and to make ongoing efforts to find work within their medical restrictions and to document that effort. See N.Y. Workers’ Comp. And Unemployment Benefits. [...]
July 23rd, 2008 at 6:37 am
[...] For more information about collecting unemployment benefits while on Workers’ Comp. please see my blog post N.Y. Workers’ Comp. and Unemployment Benefits. [...]
August 13th, 2008 at 10:22 am
i worked for a company for 6 months (salry + comm) never paid commision, demanded my money..revieved checks in mail. had intentions of going back the following monday… they cancelled my checks and put stop payment on $4,000…and said i abandoned my job!!! am i entiled to unemployment
August 14th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Hi Deirdre,
I would encourage you to apply for unemployment. Additionally, you may have claims against the employer and I would also encourage you to consult an attorney.
Good luck and thanks for reading!
Eric
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Eric L. Johnson
Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14902
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com